Tennessee / Correction
Agency file
The Correction runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.
In 2026, this agency had 5,468 employees with median total compensation of $65,044; the highest distinct record was $266,544.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 5,468 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($65,044) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $83,964 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $51,204. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 133
Account Clerk/Correction
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At Correction, Elizabeth Greenwood serves as a Account Clerk within Mltc Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,115.
Secretary/Correction
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Darlene Griffin holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Lawrenceburg. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,084.
Secretary/Correction
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Melanie Keen works as a Secretary for Correction within West.E.H (Crump) Fs. Their status is full-time. Melanie earned $45,084 in 2026.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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At Correction, Amy Jolliff serves as a Storekeeper 1 within Tcix Warehouse. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,080.
Account Clerk/Correction
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At Correction, Tina Morris serves as a Account Clerk within Bccx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,080.
Secretary/Correction
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Elizabeth Suski holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Crossville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,080.
Property Officer 2/Correction
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Glenda Cannon holds the role of Property Officer 2 at Correction within Wtsp Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,060.
Secretary/Correction
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Patricia Bible works as a Secretary for Correction within Murfreesboro. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $44,988 in 2026.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Ashley Morgan works as a Administrative Secretary for Correction within Dsnf Administration. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $44,976 in 2026.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Austin Neal works as a Storekeeper 2 for Correction within Tca Warehouse. Their status is full-time. Austin earned $44,934 in 2026.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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At Correction, Roger Lareau serves as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 within Mccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,862.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Loretta Parnell works as a Storekeeper 2 for Correction within Mltc Commissary. Their status is full-time. Loretta earned $44,856 in 2026.
Medical Records Assistant/Correction
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Dionne Rose works as a Medical Records Assistant for Correction within Wtsp Health Services. Their status is full-time. Dionne earned $44,624 in 2026.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Mylan Netherton holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 2 at Correction within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,556.
Accounting Technician 1/Correction
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Kristen Watson holds the role of Accounting Technician 1 at Correction within Bccx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,556.
Account Clerk/Correction
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At Correction, Jessica Harvey serves as a Account Clerk within Mccx Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,520.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Melba Staggs holds the role of Account Clerk at Correction within Tcix Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,520.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Courtney Newman serves as a Administrative Secretary within Wtsp Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,316.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Randal Wuteska holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 2 at Correction within Necx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,316.
Secretary/Correction
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At Correction, Kimberly Basinger serves as a Secretary within Johnson City. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,232.
Accounting Technician 1/Correction
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Jorita Russell holds the role of Accounting Technician 1 at Correction within Tca Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,184.
Medical Records Technician 1/Correction
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Jennifer Cunningham is a Medical Records Technician 1 at Correction within Mccx Health Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,172.
Clerk 3/Correction
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Meagan Landrum is a Clerk 3 at Correction within Mccx Inmate Records. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,036.
Accounting Technician 1/Correction
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Ashley Cail works as a Accounting Technician 1 for Correction within Bccx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $43,972 in 2026.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Leah Money is a Storekeeper 2 at Correction within Tca Warehouse Uniforms. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $43,908.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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At Correction, Walter Eubanks Iii serves as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 within Tca Plant Maintenance & Ops. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,800.
Account Clerk/Correction
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Dana Mcbride holds the role of Account Clerk at Correction within Nwcx Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,669.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Emelia Addai Mensah holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Correction within Blanton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,596.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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At Correction, Cassidy Brown serves as a Storekeeper 2 within Bccx Warehouse. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,596.
Property Officer 2/Correction
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Magdy Girgis works as a Property Officer 2 for Correction within Djrc Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Magdy earned $43,592 in 2026.
Secretary/Correction
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Angela Thomas is a Secretary at Correction within Blountville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $43,592.
Administrative Secretary/Correction
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Tristese Serenko holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Correction within Cookeville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,572.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Magdy Attalla holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 2 at Correction within Dsnf Plant Maintenance & Operation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,488.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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Eleanor Hoover works as a Storekeeper 1 for Correction within Dsnf Commissary. Their status is full-time. Eleanor earned $43,476 in 2026.
Storekeeper 1/Correction
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Lesa Stone holds the role of Storekeeper 1 at Correction within Dsnf Warehouse. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,476.
Clerk 2/Correction
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Kimberly Glidewell holds the role of Clerk 2 at Correction within Nwcx Classification Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,451.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Correction
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Carlos Barrios holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 2 at Correction within Bccx Plant Maintenance & Ops. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,440.
Storekeeper 2/Correction
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Jack Worthington is a Storekeeper 2 at Correction within Mccx Warehouse. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $43,440.
Secretary/Correction
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Andrea Crane holds the role of Secretary at Correction within Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,368.
Secretary/Correction
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Chastity Shephard works as a Secretary for Correction within Lebanon. Their status is full-time. Chastity earned $43,368 in 2026.